MSL 411
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter most to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio.
Hosted by Linda Eskew
Episodes
43 episodes
Ep 43 | AI: Friend, Frenemy, or Field Partner?
AI isn’t coming to Medical Affairs - it’s already here. The real question is: are you using it… or avoiding it?In this episode of MSL 411, host Linda Eskew sits down with Nathaniel Boutté, PharmD, to break down what AI actually looks li...
Ep 42 | Navigating the MSL Journey Through Growth and Acquisition
What does a long-term career in Medical Affairs really look like?In this episode of MSL 411, host Linda Eskew sits down with Johnathan Pinkhasov, PharmD, MBA, to discuss breaking into the MSL role, evolving career expectations, an...
Ep 41 | Bridging the Divide: How Commercial Experience Elevates the MSL Role
In this episode of MSL 411, host Linda Eskew has a conversation with Corey Hicks, PhD, a seasoned Medical Affairs professional whose path includes nearly two decades in commercial roles before transitioning into the medical side of the industry...
Ep 40 | The Continuum of Care: From Career to Calling
In this conversation of the MSL 411 podcast, host Linda Eskew is joined by Christian Hommes, a Physician Assistant turned Patient Diagnosis Liaison whose professional journey into Medical Affairs was inspired by his personal experience as a car...
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Ep 39 | Making Science Stick: Storytelling in the MSL Role
Every great MSL knows science is only half the story. In this episode, host Linda Eskew is joined by Senior MSL Josh Wageman to discuss how storytelling, analogy, and authenticity can bridge the gap between complex data and human understanding....
Ep 38 | Imposter Syndrome in the MSL Role (And Beyond)
In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, host Linda Eskew interviews Tiffney Palmer, a PharmD and Senior MSL, who shares her professional journey from pharmacist to HIV specialist to MSL. Tiffany discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome,...
Ep 37 | Breaking Into Medical Affairs: From Academia to Industry
In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, Linda Eskew interviews Chris Heffner, PhD, a neuroscientist who transitioned from academia to an MSL role at Teva Pharmaceutical. Chris shares his journey, including the challenges and surprises he faced ...
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Ep 36 | Keep It Human: Chad Fellers on Modern Medical Affairs Leadership
In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, host Linda Eskew interviews Chad Fellers, PharmD, a seasoned Medical Affairs leader. Chad discusses his extensive career journey, his insights on leadership versus management, the importance of strategy i...
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Ep 35 | Mastering the Job Market: Insights from Tracy Johnson, RPh, CPC
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Linda and Ashley welcome Tracy Johnson, RPh, CPC, Senior Medical Affairs R...
Ep 34 | Inside the MSL Training Program, feat Shannon Colton, PhD
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of the MSL 411 podcast, Ashley and Linda welcome Shannon Colton, PhD, as she shares he...
Ep 33 | The Power of Presence: It's More Than Just a Blazer, feat Jill White, PharmD
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda are joined by Dr. Jill White for a conversation that’s al...
Ep 32 | Why DIY Candidate Searches are Hurting Your Team, feat Lawrence Beck, CPC
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Lawrence Beck, CPC, Partner and Account Manager at SEMbio, dives into why ...
Ep 31 | Learning the Lingo
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. For this episode of MSL 411, we went straight to the source, surveying MSL friends about the language ...
Ep 30 | Inside the HEOR & RWE Role, feat Joe DeMattei, PharmD, MBA
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda welcome Joe DeMattei, PharmD, MBA, to the podcast to talk...
Ep 29 | The Behavioral Interview
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda discuss how to approach an interview that prioritizes sit...
Ep 28 | Networking for Career Growth, feat Sonali Pandhe, PhD
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda welcome
Ep 27 | Sleighing the End-Of-Year Checklist
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda discuss what MSLs should be thinking about as they make t...
Ep 26 | Effective Communication in a Networking Conversation
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda are piggybacking on their previous episode (Engaging MSLs...
Ep 25 | Engaging MSLs Outside Your Network
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda discuss strategies for effective networking with MSLs out...
Ep 24 | Territory Talk
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda talk about MSL territories, what the differences can impl...
Ep 23 | Laid Off, Now What?
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda talk about an inevitable part of working in industry - ch...
Ep 22 | Offers and Counteroffers, Featuring Mary Morton
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. Navigating a job offer can be tricky. Most people find themselves in this situation only a hand...
Ep 21 | Resume Roadmap: Fit for the ATS
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In this episode of MSL 411, Ashley and Linda discuss how to be sure your resume is a fit for the Appli...
Ep 20 | Resume Roadmap: The Professional Summary
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. How can aspiring (and experienced) MSLs write a resume professional summary that will entice MSL hirin...
Ep 19 | Resume Roadmap: Translating Your Experience For the MSL Role
MSL 411 is a Medical Affairs podcast exploring the topics that matter to aspiring and experienced MSLs, brought to you by SEMbio. In today's Medical Affairs job market, where many hiring managers require previous MSL experience, ho...
